Charlotte Russe Holding Inc. (CHIC US) fell the most since September 2004, losing 22 percent to $10.04. The clothing retailer’s chief financial officer and general merchandise manager resigned less than two weeks after the chief executive officer left the company. Raymond James Financial Inc. analysts cut the stock to “underperform” from “market perform.”

FreightCar America Inc. (RAIL US) dropped 22 percent, the most since going public in April 2005, to $28.09. The maker of railroad freight cars reported a second-quarter loss because of higher steel and aluminum costs. Analysts estimated earnings of 30 cents a share, according to Bloomberg data.

Fuel Systems Solutions Inc. (FSYS US) increased 6.6 percent to $38.89. The company whose devices allow internal-combustion engines to run on alternative fuels was recommended by CNBC’s “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer on increased demand for cars that run on natural gas.

Humana Inc. (HUM US) rose 4.8 percent to $46.78, the highest since June 13. The second-biggest provider of U.S.-funded health insurance raised its full-year earnings projection as costs moderated in Medicare drug plans for the elderly. Profit for the second quarter beat analysts’ estimates.

Manitowoc Co. (MTW US) fell to the lowest since October 2006, losing 7.8 percent to $23.67. The crane maker that is buying Enodis Plc agreed to sell its marine unit to Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT US) and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri SpA for $120 million. The unit built the first prototype for the U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship.

Motorola Inc. (MOT US) had the biggest gain in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, rising 10 percent to $9.70. The largest U.S. mobile-phone maker hired Qualcomm Inc’s (QCOM US) Sanjay Jha as co-chief executive officer, readying the business for next year’s split.

Nicor Inc. (GAS US) rose the most since May, gaining 6.1 percent to $41.81. The owner of Northern Illinois Gas Co. forecast 2008 earnings of as much as $2.40 a share, more than the $2.32 average estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. The company also reported second-quarter profit that was more than double analysts’ projection.

PeopleSupport Inc. (PSPT US) surged 26 percent, the most since its September 2004 initial public offering, to $11.98. Aegis BPO, part of India’s closely held Essar Group, will purchase the provider of business-process outsourcing for $12.25 a share, or $250 million.

Six Flags Inc. (SIX US) rose 4.5 percent to $1.17. The second-largest U.S. amusement-park chain reported an unexpected second-quarter profit on a gain from paying off $107.7 million in debt. Sales topped the average analyst prediction from a Bloomberg survey.

Wachovia Corp. (WB US) fell the most in the S&P 500, dropping 7.9 percent to $17.49. Morgan Keegan & Co. urged investors to sell the shares before the chief executive officer of the fourth-largest U.S. bank meets today with analysts.

Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, said there was nothing wrong with the officials expressing “private political views via private text messages.” Strzok, in particular, “did not say anything about Donald Trump that the majority of Americans weren’t also thinking at the same time,” he said.

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